Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 34. LABOR AND INDUSTRY |
PART VIII. Bureau of Workers Compensation |
Chapter 127. Workers Compensation Medical Cost Containment |
SubChapter C. MEDICAL TREATMENT REVIEW |
Section 127.607. Peer reviewconflicts of interest
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(a) A PRO shall return a request for peer review to the Bureau for reassignment if the following apply:
(1) The PRO has a previous involvement with the patient or provider under review in the same matter.
(2) The PRO has performed precertification functions in the same matter.
(3) The PRO has provided case management services in the same matter.
(4) The PRO has provided vocational rehabilitation services in the same matter.
(5) The PRO is owned by or has a contractual relationship with any party subject to the review.
(b) A PRO shall inform the reviewer assigned to perform peer review of the reviewers obligation to notify the PRO of any potential or realized conflicts arising under § 127.615 (relating to duties of reviewersconflict of interest)